We can all complain about how Canada Day falls on a Wednesday this year and only the lucky few get Friday off instead, but why don’t we celebrate the great things our city has to offer instead?
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From fireworks at the beach to 80s musical icons gracing the stages of the Montreal Jazz Festival, we did our research and compiled the top 10 things you can do to make this the best humpday ever.
Ready, set, enjoy:
Dance to Huey Lewis and the News at the Montreal Jazz Festival
If you’re a 80s kid, you’ll be super stoked for this one. These guys filled up your soundtrack of the ’80s with a number of hits including The Power of Love, Back in Time (in Back to the Future), Heart of Rock & Roll, Stuck With You, and I Want A New Drug. After almost 40 years, Huey Lewis makes his first ever appearance at the Festival.
Watch L’International des Feux Loto-Québec
The prettiest lights in the sky are back. La Ronde proudly presents the 31st edition of L’International des Feux Loto-Québec, where Montreal’s sky will light up with outstanding fireworks displays by some of the greatest pyrotechnic artists in the world.
Chill at Clock Tower Beach
Speaking of fireworks, why not watch them from a gorgeous beach? Located a short distance from the historical district, the Old Port of Montreal’s urban beach offers a vacation atmosphere with its fine sand, chairs, parasols, and refreshing mist. There’s also a bar where you can mingle over drinks and delicious food late into the evening. The fireworks kick off at 10pm so make sure you stay and grab a good spot.
Go On A Montreal Coffee Crawl
Since the weather office delivered some bad news today with a rainy forecast for tomorrow, what can be better than a Montreal coffee crawl? There is a plethora of new spots that are worth checking out including the chic Tommy in Old Montreal, the new and improved Lili & Oli in Little Burgundy and Plateau’s Café M.
Watch a Movie Under the Stars in Litte Italy
The SDC Little Italy and Marché Jean-Talon is proud to present the film screening series Rendezvous of Italian Cinema at Cine-Park Dante, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal. This Canada Day, indulge in Il Capitale Umano (Human Capital) by Paolo Virzì, starting at 9pm.
Feast at The Great Ribfest
Master Ribbers from the southeastern United States will anchor their giant food trucks in the Old Port serving up huge racks of ribs, grilled chicken, pulled pork, secret sauces, and authentic BBQ side dishes. Enjoy perfectly smoked and seasoned meats while cowboys, haystacks, and country music fill the day with fun.
Party During the Day at Harlow
Because a day off isn’t complete without a daytime party, right? Well, that’s what Old Montreal’s Harlow is for. Head over to their gorgeous terrace, grab a drink, and snag the ideal spot to spend a fun day with your friends. Live DJ included.
Get Your Artsy on at The Festival Montreal en Arts
A fresh air begins to blow on FIMA and it all starts with a new name and new identity with the birth of Mtl en Arts. This is the greatest open-air art gallery in Eastern Canada where the BoulevArt will expand over a one kilometre stretch of Montreal’s central artery, Sainte-Catherine Street. This is a unique opportunity to meet and buy art from local artists and support the Montreal community.
Enjoy Award Winning Theatre with The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
This star-studded world premiere adaptation of Mordecai Richler’s iconic novel has now been extended to meet the high demand in Montreal. Check out this wonderful tale that takes place on the street of 1950s Montreal, where scrappy scoundrel Duddy Kravitz is on the cusp of adulthood and hustling to climb the social ladder. A great coming of age story that should not be missed.
Take a Break at The Urban Forest at The McCord Museum
For its fifth edition, The Urban Forest will feature free musical and swing dance performances along with food trucks which will enhance the ambiance of this outdoor space, which this year will be decorated in shades of blue. A piano for passing pianists and picnic tables for the lunchtime crowd will also be available during Canada Day and the entire summer season.
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